Falafel, an all-time favourite Lebanese dish is a tasty and nutritious lunch time snack that can be traditionally served in a warm pita bread or flatbread and garnished with your favourite fresh salads and dressings.
Makes 12 large falafel patties
Ingredients
1 x 400 grams tin of cooked Chickpeas, drained & rinsed
1 red onion, chopped finely
100 grams, broccoli, chopped
120 grams frozen peas, defrosted
1 small bunch parsley, chopped
1 small bunch Mint, chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp baking powder
2 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Pinch of chilli flakes
Olive oil, to drizzle
Garnishes
Pitta breads
Hummus
Tzatziki
Sliced cooked beetroot
Sliced radishes
Sliced cucumber
Mixed salad leaves
Carrot, sliced into match sticks
Method
Pre-heat oven to 200C.
Add all your main ingredients into a food processor and blend until very finely chopped.
Line a baking tray with paper.
Shape the falafels into 12 patties and place onto the baking tray.
Drizzle with olive oil & bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, drizzle a little more olive oil over the top & bake for a further 15 minutes until deep golden brown & crispy around the edges.
On a large serving platter arrange your garnishes & let everyone make their own filled pittas for a healthy & delicious lunch!
